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Pirate Storytime
2024-06-19 10:00:00 2024-06-19 10:45:00 America/New_York Pirate Storytime Ahoy, talk like a pirate, read like a pirate, come dressed like a pirate and make a craft like a pirate. Ages 3+. Please register each child. Stafford Branch -

Wednesday, June 19
10:00am - 10:45am

Add to Calendar 2024-06-19 10:00:00 2024-06-19 10:45:00 America/New_York Pirate Storytime Ahoy, talk like a pirate, read like a pirate, come dressed like a pirate and make a craft like a pirate. Ages 3+. Please register each child. Stafford Branch -

Ahoy, talk like a pirate, read like a pirate, come dressed like a pirate and make a craft like a pirate. Ages 3+. Please register each child.

Ahoy, talk like a pirate, read like a pirate, come dressed like a pirate and make a craft like a pirate. Ages 3+. Please register each child.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime & Early Learning |

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Stafford Branch
Phone: (609) 597-3381
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We're closed Friday April 03 due to Good Friday
We're closed Sunday April 05 due to Easter
Mon, Mar 30 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Mar 31 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 01 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Apr 03 Closed
(Good Friday)
Sat, Apr 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 05 Closed
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Tween/Teen Saturday Drop-In - April
Sat, Apr 04, All day
Ages 9 - 17. Drop-in to the Teen Zone and pick up your Tween/Teen activity sheets, fun facts, word games, coloring sheets or craft. While supplies last.
String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
Sat, Apr 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
AAUW Monday Book Discussion
Mon, Apr 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Teen Lab
This month the group will be discussing The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson. Contact the Stafford Branch if you are interested in joining this group.
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group
Mon, Apr 06, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Caring for an Alzheimer's patient can be overwhelming. Join us monthly to learn how you can balance it all. Presented in partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health. To register call (609) 978-4728.
Bayside Ukulele Club
Mon, Apr 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.
5th Annual First Responders Storytime
Tue, Apr 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Stafford Meeting Room
Listen to stories from our guest First Responders, then color a picture and tour a Stafford Township police car. Ages 3 - 8. Please register.
Read With Pride Book Club
Tue, Apr 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stafford Teen Lab
This month the group will be discussing So Many Stars by Caro De Robertis. This book club is in partnership with Barnegat Pride. Please contact the Branch if you would like to join.
Coloring for Adults with Special Needs
Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Spend the morning listening to music and coloring. Materials are provided but you may bring your own coloring projects and tools. Meets on the second Wednesday of the month. Please register.
STEM LEGO® & Magna Tiles Builders
Wed, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Stafford Meeting Room
LEGO®& Magna Tiles building fun. Join in and use the LEGO® pieces & Magna Tiles from the Library and apply creativity and building skills while having fun! Ages 5-12. Please register.
Teen Volunteer Night - Stafford Branch
Wed, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Volunteer Night, Wednesday's from 6pm-8pm. A current Teen Volunteer Application is required: https://theoceancountylibrary.org/teens/volunteers Ages 12 - 18.
Tween Crafternoon: Stafford Branch - National Poetry Month
Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Ages 9-13. EACH ATTENDEE MUST BE REGISTERED SEPARATELY. Space is Limited. Program runs 45 minutes. Join us in the meeting room for Tween Crafternoon.
Children's Book Bundles
Fri, Apr 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Check out a bundle of books and a craft to take home. Ages 2-6.
Parkinson Voice Project's SPEAK OUT!®
Fri, Apr 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Program designed to improve communication skills for those with Parkinson's and other neurological disorders. Meets the 2nd Friday of the month. New members welcome, call (609) 488-2650 to register.
Mah Jongg
Fri, Apr 10, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
English Conversation Group
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
New to speaking English? Practice English conversation and talk about current events in a friendly, informal setting. This volunteer-led group meets every 2nd and 4th Sunday at 2pm. Drop-in.
Ask a Rutgers Master Gardener - Diagnostic Clinics
Mon, Apr 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County will answer any gardening questions. Bring photos/specimens of insects and/or plants, shrubs, and trees for ID, diagnosis and recommendation. Drop in.
Bayside Ukulele Club
Mon, Apr 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.
AI & Disinformation - with the AARP Speakers Bureau
Tue, Apr 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Learn about how artificial intelligence and social media helps create false information designed to mislead you. Learn how to spot real info from fakes. Please register.
Baby & Me
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00am - 10:45am
Stafford Meeting Room
Songs and rhymes for birth to 12 months. Please register.
80's Music Bingo
Wed, Apr 15, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Enjoy the afternoon by playing music bingo with popular 80's tunes. There are no prizes, but it's sure to be a totally awesome radical time. Please register.
This event is full
Teen Volunteer Night - Stafford Branch
Wed, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Volunteer Night, Wednesday's from 6pm-8pm. A current Teen Volunteer Application is required: https://theoceancountylibrary.org/teens/volunteers Ages 12 - 18.
Huntington's Disease Support Group
Wed, Apr 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Stafford Meeting Room
This volunteer-led group is open to anyone with Huntington's Disease, as well as caregivers, family, or friends of someone with the disease or simply anyone interested in learning more. Drop-in.
Friends of the Stafford Library Meeting
Thu, Apr 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
See what the Friends are doing to support the Stafford Branch. Join the Friends and volunteer today. Drop-in.
String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
Thu, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
Mah Jongg
Fri, Apr 17, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
Support Group for Caregivers'
Mon, Apr 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Being a caregiver can be overwhelming. Learn how you can balance it all. Presented in partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health. To register call (609) 978-4728.
Bayside Ukulele Club
Mon, Apr 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.
Adult Craft Club
Tue, Apr 21, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Every month we make a new craft. All materials are provided. Adult crafting club meets once per month on the 3rd Tuesday. Please register.
This event is full
Tween/Teen Tuesday: Stafford Branch - Earth Day
Tue, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Ages 9-17. EACH ATTENDEE MUST BE REGISTERED SEPARATELY. Space is Limited. Program runs 45 minutes. Join us in the meeting room for this month's Teen Tuesday.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 7 2026 at 4:00pm
Earth Day Animal Spot-A-Thon - Do NASA Science LIVE!
Wed, Apr 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Celebrate Earth Day with real science! During this in-person livestream from SciStarter, learn to identify animals in trail camera images to support wildlife conservation research. Please register.
Documentary: Elvis Presley in the Movies
Wed, Apr 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Stafford Meeting Room
This short documentary contains rare footage of Elvis throughout his life and highlights the best scenes from his most acclaimed movies. (NR) 45 min. Please register.
Teen Volunteer Night - Stafford Branch
Wed, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Volunteer Night, Wednesday's from 6pm-8pm. A current Teen Volunteer Application is required: https://theoceancountylibrary.org/teens/volunteers Ages 12 - 18.
Mindful Art Club
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Stafford Meeting Room
To celebrate National Library Week's theme, "Find Your Joy", we will focus on creative play, a proven technique for helping adults to de-stress and improve cognitive function. Please register.
Family Sensory Storytime
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Stafford Meeting Room
In recognition of National Autism Acceptance Month, listen to "All My Stripes: A Story for Children with Autism" by Shaina Rudolph, play a game, and make a sensory craft. Ages 3-8. Please register.
Registration opens Thursday, April 9 2026 at 6:00pm
Children's Book Bundles
Fri, Apr 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Check out a bundle of books and a craft to take home. Ages 2-6.
Toddler Storytime
Fri, Apr 24, 10:00am - 10:45am
Stafford Meeting Room
Listen to stories and make a craft. Ages 1-3 years old. Please register.
Registration opens Friday, April 10 2026 at 10:00am
Mah Jongg
Fri, Apr 24, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
English Conversation Group
Sun, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
New to speaking English? Practice English conversation and talk about current events in a friendly, informal setting. This volunteer-led group meets every 2nd and 4th Sunday at 2pm. Drop-in.
Houseplant Hospital - Hosted by the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County
Mon, Apr 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Need help identifying what's troubling your plant? Bring your houseplant for a diagnostic review. If your plant has insects, please bring a photo instead of the plant. Drop in.
Ask a Rutgers Master Gardener - Diagnostic Clinics
Mon, Apr 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County will answer any gardening questions. Bring photos/specimens of insects and/or plants, shrubs, and trees for ID, diagnosis and recommendation. Drop in.
Adults with Special Needs: Creative Social Connections
Mon, Apr 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Stafford Meeting Room
Spend the morning making crafts and socializing with others. Sponsored by the Reynolds Family Foundation. Please register.
Bayside Ukulele Club
Mon, Apr 27, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.
Creative Social Connections for Seniors
Tue, Apr 28, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
An afternoon of creating and socializing with your neighbors. Lunch will be provided. Potential allergens. Please register. Space is limited.
Simply Poetic: Easy Ways to Write a Poem
Wed, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Stafford Meeting Room
Beginners welcome. No poetry experience necessary. Learn some fun, easy ways to write a poem. Please register.
Teen Volunteer Night - Stafford Branch
Wed, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Volunteer Night, Wednesday's from 6pm-8pm. A current Teen Volunteer Application is required: https://theoceancountylibrary.org/teens/volunteers Ages 12 - 18.
String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
Thu, Apr 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
Senior Friending Social Hour
Thu, Apr 30, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Teen Lab
Meet other Seniors. Enjoy some games, refreshments, and great conversation. This is an informal gathering where you can enjoy the company of others. For people 55+. Please register.
Messy Art: May Flowers
Fri, May 01, 10:00am - 10:45am
Stafford Meeting Room
Listen to a story and make a craft. Ages 3-6. Please register.
Registration opens Friday, April 17 2026 at 10:00am
Mah Jongg
Fri, May 01, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Bring your current year gaming cards and game sets. Drop in.
String of Purls - Knit/Crochet
Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Adults can join to learn Knit/Crochet or bring a project with them. Drop in.
AAUW Monday Book Discussion
Mon, May 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Stafford Teen Lab
This month the group will be discussing An American Marriage by Tayari Jones. Contact the Stafford Branch if you are interested in joining this group.
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group
Mon, May 04, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Caring for an Alzheimer's patient can be overwhelming. Join us monthly to learn how you can balance it all. Presented in partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health. To register call (609) 978-4728.
Bayside Ukulele Club
Mon, May 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Stafford Meeting Room
Bayside Ukes welcomes uke players of all levels to our free gatherings. Bring your own ukulele. Drop-in.
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